If you know anything about the underlying techniques and algorithms you also know that “mind reading” and useful brain-controlled interfaces are a long way off. Because the article fails to provide any sort of time-frame perspective, why won’t someone think these capabilities exist now.

The real problem I have with these kinds of articles is that this is important work that could potentially improve the quality of life for many disabled individuals. Hyping it up to be something it’s not doesn’t help anyone.